School Counsellor - Fort McMurray, Canada - Fort McMurray Catholic School Division

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
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Fort McMurray, Canada

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Posting:
School Counsellor(s)

Location(s): Various Locations

Start Date:
August 2023

Closing Date:
Open until Filled

Job Qualifications:

- having and maintaining a high level of knowledge regard current and developing best practices in the field of student mental health and wellness;
- working with their School Administration team to assesses crises as they arise and developing an appropriate plan for supporting those impacted by the crisis;
- providing training and education to staff in using various universal instructional approaches and strategies for communication and social skills, friendship/relationship development, conflict resolution and self-regulation to build students' resiliency and independence through a trauma-informed lens;
- providing small group and individual support for students who require communication and social skills, friendship/relationship development, self-regulation to build student success and independence;
- ensuring that a continuum of preventative, developmental, remedial, and intervention services are provided to students and their families to support student learning, mental health and wellness;
- making appropriate referrals for therapeutic supports to other community agencies who support children and families who have children with emotional and mental health needs;
- providing transition plans for student re-integration into school;
- supplementing the religion/health programs, by enhancing student social skills, perspective taking and empathy development in whole class or small group settings;
- coordinating development of Instructional Support Plans;
- ensuring regular and timely completion of behaviour plans for students with behaviour disorders;
- demonstrating compassion and using a variety of effective communication techniques when communicating to staff, parents, and community agencies;
- having the ability to work independently and make decisions while keeping the supervisors apprised of sensitive situations;
- consulting with the Division Psychologist and/or other school counsellors and engaging in the ethical decision-making process when encountering ethical concerns;
- advocating for students' wellness within the school and the community to increase education and awareness of mental health and wellness.


Grades 7-12
- providing career guidance and scheduling for students;


The successful applicant should either hold or be working toward a Master in Guidance and Counselling or a Master of Social Work with advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders/conditions.

They must be eligible for or in process of obtaining membership in an applicable accrediting body. A Bachelor of education is an asset, but not a requirement.

A competitive remuneration package with benefits is available, including Extended Health, Dental, Vision and Life & Disability Insurance.

  • Please submit a cover letter and an accompanying resume that details educational achievements and experience._
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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$41.12-$44.15 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Housing allowance
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite childcare
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fort McMurray, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

- counseling: 5 years (preferred)


  • Teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Language:


  • English (required)

Work Location:
In person
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